Brewologist: Pecan ale a winner - no ifs, ands or nuts

1:17 PM,
Nov. 26, 2013

Written by

Steve Goble
CentralOhio.com

I had doubts, even though I knew a good brown ale often has a distinctly nutty flavor. This ale did not proclaim itself to be merely nutty, though. It touted a pecan flavor, a very specific flavor, and I guess such a specific claim is what raised my eyebrows.

Would this beer be sweet as pecan pie? That thought was worrisome. I love a big bite of pecan pie, but I want to wash it down with a healthy swig of milk. The prospect of washing down a swig of beer with a swig of milk struck me as about as much fun as an emergency kneecap replacement. ...